There are so many things to do in Franklin and Williamson County that it’s a (fun) challenge to figure out where best to start. Add these top attractions to your “must-do” list to experience precisely what makes Franklin so unique!
MAIN STREET Since 1799, Main Street has been the center of life in downtown Franklin. Anchored by the Public Square and surrounded by 16 blocks of historic homes and buildings, Main Street has been recognized worldwide for its diverse mix of architecture, historic landmarks, boutique shopping, curated art galleries, local restaurants, and more.
THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN
CARNTON
LEIPER’S FORK
November 30, 1864, is a day that
If you’re looking for antiques and
Just past the Public Square and
not only shaped Franklin’s future
gifts, live music, a memorable meal,
less than a mile down East Main
but that of our nation. The Battle of
or just another inviting place to
Street is the old Dortch Stove Works
Franklin and its 10,000 casualties
stretch your legs, this little hamlet
building, built in 1929 to produce
helped end the Civil War, and the
known as Leiper’s Fork will not
electric ovens, which became a
human stories of tragedy and
disappoint. Less than 10 miles from
part of mainstream American life.
triumph that happened right here
downtown Franklin, it’s a snapshot
Rescued from demolition and
in Franklin are powerful. Take the
of rural Middle Tennessee and the
restored by a local visionary in
time to visit Carnton, which served
tiny villages that dot the landscape.
1996, The Factory at Franklin is a
as a field hospital for months after
The collection of shops, restaurants,
destination for shopping, dining, art
the battle. The carefully preserved
galleries, and, well, people to be
galleries, and more, as well as the
home and gardens are a snapshot
found here is so fun and unique that
incredible Franklin Farmers Market
in time, but the bloodstains on the
it has attracted world-class talent.
each Saturday.
wood floors and the graveyard full
So don’t be surprised if you happen
of unknown soldiers tell a sobering
to see someone you know from
story.
stage or screen.
Don’t miss: Eastern Flank Battlefield
Don’t miss: Prop’s Antiques, live music
Trail, Battle of Franklin Illumination.
at the original Puckett’s Grocery.
Don’t miss: Honest Coffee Roasters, Fork of the South, Made in TN, Five Daughters Bakery.
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